The Danger of That Myth

They’re lies, spread to keep you and me in state of fear and hatred toward communists. These lies are meant to keep us away from them.

“Why would I want to meet a communist? They’re crazy psychopaths who want to rule the world.”

No, they’re not.

Communists believe in helping the poor too. They want equality and justice. They just go about it differently compared to you and me.

You need to realize that the average communist is just like you. Thinking otherwise only handicaps you. It prevents you from having constructive conversations, growing, evangelizing, and keeping an open mind.

When That Myth Fell Apart

So what happens when the myth is finally broken? What happens when you realize your view of communists was false?

It depends on the situation and the person. But, sometimes you run the risk of switching sides or, at the least, coming out of it confused about your beliefs.

If your opinions of a person are based on hate and fear, you’ve just put yourself on an unstable foundation.

A foundation that can easily break once you meet a friendly communist who enjoys roller skating and Pink Floyd.

The Benefits of a Healthy Outlook on Communists

Don’t believe in the myth. Ok, got it. But what’s so great about it?

Can changing your opinion on who communists are really help? Is it really that powerful?

Yes it is. Here’s a few points why…

You learn more about what communism really is (I learned so much from that communist when I talked to him for weeks on end. It was so informative).

Conversation vs. Arguing. Which one do you think is more useful? Which one do you think is a result of not believing in the communist myth?

You can find hobbies and things you both enjoy doing. That’s called building a friendship.

Kill ‘em with kindness: the more friendly conservatives and libertarians your communist friend knows the more positive he’ll view them. It’s called influencing friends (in a healthy and legal way).

It’s so important to keeping an open mind. You’ll run into people of every opinion and movement. Deciding to accept it can go a long way in making your experience better. An honest desire to learn from these people will grow you.

I can’t tell you how often I’ve run into someone different and ended up learning a great deal from them.

The growth you see in yourself later on down the road is amazing. Not to mention all the friends you make is a big plus.

While I was participating on that online game forum, I got to talk to a lot of people. But I’ll always remember that communist with the odd religious beliefs.

He was worth the time spent.

We used to have week long conversations about different political issues. And this was when my views were relatively green. Talking with him helped me flesh out my own views.

I grew from that experience.

I just hope that you take the time to do what I did. It won’t look the same, but it’ll be worth it.

So what will it be? Will you break through the stereotypes and get to know someone different? Will you open your mind to new opinions? Will you make a friend who doesn’t share your political worldview?

I’d love to hear your stories if you have one. I shared mine, I guess you could share yours. Leave them in the comments below.

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